DTC Troubleshooting: P1298

DTC P1298:
 ELD Circuit High Voltage
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Check the ELD in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is 0.2 A or less indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 3 .
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the ECM/PCM.■
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Measure the voltage between ELD 3P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
Is there battery voltage?
YES -
Go to Step 7 .
NO -
Check the No. 7 ACG (15 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box. If the fuse is OK, repair open in the wire between the No. 7 ACG (15 A) fuse and the ELD, then go to Step 12 .
  1. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  1. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector A (44P).